German brands enjoy sales boom in KoreaMay 21, 2013 06:01 CET  South Korea has become a growth market for BMW, Mercedes and Audi as lower tariffs make their cars cheaper and local buyers abandon a decades-long preference for domestic brands.... Read More »
Hyundai, Kia losing ground to luxury imports at home as tariffs fall 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 19, 2013  Foreign brands have seen their share of South Korea's market for premium vehicles surge to 41 percent from 28 percent in the past two years, according to Korean industry groups, as lower tariffs make their cars cheaper and local buyers abandon a decades-long preference for domestic brands.... Read More »
Subaru, Mitsubishi small crossovers top new crash test 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 16, 2013  The Subaru Forester and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have won top honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, becoming the only small SUVs to ace the group's new "small overlap" crash test.... Read More »
Hyundai sets new TV spots to reggae beat 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 13, 2013  A remix of the Bob Marley song "Three Little Birds" will be the soundtrack for TV spots in a campaign touting the package of safety and maintenance services included with Hyundai's Blue Link telematics system.... Read More »
Hot Hyundai-Kia hit icy patch in first quarter 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 15, 2013  Hyundai-Kia U.S. retail sales, excluding fleet sales, totaled about 248,900 vehicles in the first quarter, down 9 percent from last year. Meanwhile, major competitors all increased sales to retail customers.... Read More »
Hyundai-Kia raises fleet sales as retail sales slide 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 15, 2013 To counteract slumping U.S. retail sales, Hyundai-Kia Automotive ratcheted up deliveries of vehicles to fleet buyers in March.... Read More »
Refining the Hyundai-Kia brand plan 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 8, 2013  Only two months into his new job as the first joint global design chief of Hyundai and Kia, Peter Schreyer is guarded about his burgeoning makeover plans. But this much, he says, is clear: The sibling brands need more distinct identities.... Read More »
FIXED OPERATIONS Hyundai dealers get up to speed on quick lubes 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 1, 2013  More than 80 Hyundai dealerships have signed up for Car Care Express. The program helps dealers adopt best practices for speedy oil changes, vehicle inspections, tire rotation, air-filter replacement and other basic services.... Read More »
2013 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW Hyundai Equus flagship refreshed for 2014 5:31 pm U.S. ET | March 27, 2013  The refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus debuted at the New York auto show on Wednesday. The flagship sedan is receiving upgrades in almost every area, including the interior, exterior, chassis and technology.... Read More »
Hyundai will alter upscale sales strategy 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 25, 2013  Hyundai plans to create retail marketing procedures for its Genesis and Equus nameplates as it prepares to launch a second generation of the upscale cars.... Read More »
Hyundai concept previews Genesis Coupe 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 25, 2013  Hyundai's bold HND-9 luxury coupe concept, which debuts this week at the Seoul auto show, likely hints at the design of the next Genesis Coupe.... Read More »
Hyundai will show luxury coupe concept in Seoul 1:19 pm U.S. ET | March 21, 2013  Hyundai said it will show a luxury sports coupe concept next week at the Seoul Motor Show that could hint at a design direction for the next-generation Genesis Coupe.... Read More »
Rivals Nissan, Hyundai shift their fleet strategies 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 11, 2013 On the strength of fleet volume, Nissan North America has moved past Hyundai-Kia America into sixth place in U.S. sales rankings so far in 2013. But overall, the Nissan group has backed off on fleet sales this year, while its Korean rival has gone in the opposite direction.... Read More »
2013 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW Hyundai to give 2014 Equus more-refined interior materials, better ride 3:48 pm U.S. ET | March 7, 2013  Hyundai says its 2014 Equus full-sized sedan will get more-refined interior materials and an improved ride from the outgoing version. The automaker said late Wednesday that it will show its freshened Equus flagship this month at the New York auto show.... Read More »
Despite record February, Hyundai sheds share 5:07 pm U.S. ET | March 1, 2013 Hyundai's redesigned Santa Fe crossover propelled the brand to its best-ever February, despite slower sales of its top-selling Sonata sedan and slipping market share.... Read More »
MAKE MEETINGS -- HYUNDAI Hyundai will roll out owner loyalty programs 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 18, 2013  Despite tight inventories, Hyundai hopes a third shift of Elantra production added in September at its plant in Montgomery, Ala., will boost total U.S. sales in 2013 to 730,000, which would be a 4 percent increase over 2012.... Read More »
Hyundai, seeking more performance cred, readies Nuerburgring test center 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 16, 2013  Hyundai has begun construction of a vehicle test center at Germany's famous Nuerburgring race track as the automaker seeks to lift its brand profile in Europe. The new facility, which will open in June, will be used to test all vehicles designed specifically for the European auto market.... Read More »
Hyundai builds test center at Germany's NuerburgringFeb. 15, 2013 06:01 CET  Hyundai has begun construction of a vehicle test center at Germany's famous Nuerburgring race track as the automaker seeks to lift its brand profile in Europe. The new facility, which will open in June, will be used to test all vehicles designed specifically for the European auto market.... Read More »
Hyundai aims to increase owner loyalty 12:53 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013  Hyundai Motor America hopes that the third shift added in September at its Alabama plant will help the company boost 2013 sales 4 percent, to 730,000 units.... Read More »
DEALER COUNCIL LEADERS Just 1 launch for Hyundai dealers 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2013 With only one major launch planned for 2013, Hyundai dealers will need to fight to maintain sales momentum this year, said Scott Fink, Hyundai's dealer council chairman.... Read More »
2013 SUPER BOWL ADS - WINNERS AND LOSERS Auto advertisers hit it big in Super Bowl; Chrysler stands out 8:56 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 3, 2013  Auto advertisers were back in force in the 2013 Super Bowl with commercials that were funny and touching -- with a few that just fell flat. Chrysler stood out -- yet again -- despite not running with the pack online in the week leading up to the Super Bowl.... Read More »
Super spots 12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 28, 2013 The 2013 Super Bowl next week will be super for automotive advertisers. As of late last week, eight auto industry players had confirmed plans to air 11 commercials during the big game for a total cost of an estimated $60 million. Advertisers are trying new ways to build buzz.... Read More »
Hyundai, Kia earmark funds for mpg tab 12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 28, 2013 Hyundai Motor Co. said it set aside 240 billion won, or about $225 million, and its affiliate Kia Motors Corp. said it has set aside $187.1 million, to reimburse customers after saying in November that the companies overstated the fuel efficiency of some models in the United States, Bloomberg reported... Read More »
2013 DETROIT AUTO SHOW Hyundai's rakish HCD-14 concept heralds next design phase 3:00 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 14, 2013  Hyundai showed the future direction of its rear-drive premium car designs with its HCD-14 Genesis concept today at the Detroit auto show. Hyundai says its HCD-14 Genesis concept heralds the next phase of design for the brand's premium rear-drive vehicles.... Read More »
Hyundai, Kia dealers: Little mpg backlash 12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 14, 2013  Hyundai and Kia dealers, after lavishing owners with apologies, free service and car washes, report little -- if any -- backlash from customers who bought vehicles with inflated fuel economy ratings. And the dealers are pleased because the reimbursement program brings customers back to the dealerships.... Read More »
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